• Thu, 9 July 2026

Immigration Advice: USCIS Filing Fees Will Be Changing Soon

Immigration Advice - USCIS Filing Fees Will Be Changing Soon

United State Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 31, 2020 via a Final Rule that they will be adjustments for certain filing fees for the filing of immigration and naturalization benefits.  Nearly all US governmental agencies are funded by a Congressional appropriation.  That is not the case for USCIS.  USCIS must fund its […]

Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending August 14th, 2020

weekly news stories you missed this week

THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES HOLNESS ANNOUNCES GENERAL ELECTIONS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced that the date of the General Election will be September 3, 2020. He also announced that Nomination Day will be scheduled for August 18, 2020, noting that Parliament would be dissolved on August 13 as […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Biblical Complaining

Among the 150 psalms are some of laments or complaints. For example, we find expressions of desolation (Psalm 22), fear (Psalm 69), disappointment (Psalm 74); depression (Psalm 88), confusion (Psalm 102), and sorrow (Psalm 137).  For Christians who were taught and socialized to see complaining as a negative thing, this can be difficult to reconcile. […]

Vegan Jamaican Eatery Listed as One Of Orlando’s Best Black-Owned Restaurants

Vegan Jamaican Eatery Listed as One Of Orlando Best Black-Owned Restaurants - Vegan Oxtails

The Jamaican vegan restaurant DaJen Eats has taken possession of a unique niche in the Orlando, Florida, dining scene and enjoys the support and praise of many fans. Chef Jenn Ross has created a menu that reimagines Jamaican-inspired dishes from a vegan perspective. Her passion for cooking shows in every bite of her innovative cuisine […]

“For Our Kids’ Sake” – An Evening of Virtual Fund Raising and Fun to Support Education

For Our Kids Sake An Evening of Virtual Fund Raising and Fun to Support Education

“For Our Kids’ Sake” is the mantle that Integrity Children’s Fund (ICF) carries as they forge ahead in their mission to support the education of children. Committed to providing expanded opportunities for underprivileged children, ICF is in its 18th year of this mission. Currently maintaining four schools – Joy Town Learning Center, Operation Restoration Christian […]

Jamaican Dr. Patricia Ann Rowe-King Honored as March of Dimes Women of Distinction

Jamaican Doctor Patricia Ann Rowe-King Honored as March of Dimes Women of Distinction

Dr. Patricia Ann Rowe-King was an honoree at a special event celebrating the March of Dimes 25th anniversary of Women of Distinction. The event honors local female leaders whose ethical leadership, professional accomplishments, and community contributions act as an inspiration to others to make the world a better place. The March of Dimes fights for […]